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MARTHA FRIESEN (SCHMIDT)
Date of Passing: Oct 06, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARTHA FRIESEN (nee SCHMIDT) 1941 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wife, mom, grandma and great- grandma, Martha Friesen on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Health Science Centre. With her family at her side, she went to meet her Lord and Saviour. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Norman, children Pam (Walter), Sandra (Dennis) and Rhonda (fiancé Doug), grandchildren Stacie, Adam, Amanda (Colin), Alexandra, Cody, Zachary, Sydney, Drew, Kennedy and Noah, and great-granddaughter Aria. She is also survived by her mother Susanna Heinrichs, two brothers, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, and their families as well as numerous friends. She was predeceased by her son Gary (1997), her father Peter W. Schmidt (1978), her in-laws Martin Friesen (2001) and Mary Friesen (2012), and several in-laws. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m on Friday, October 11 in the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 500 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg. She will be laid to rest beside her son prior to the service at 11:30 a.m. in Mennonite Memorial Gardens on Symington Road off the South Perimeter. A viewing will be held at 7:00 p.m. followed by a devotional at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 also at the church. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Boniface Hospital and Health Science Centre, to Drs. Minuk and Schellenberg, for all the care they provided and the compassion shown over the last several years. Thank you also to the homecare attendants who made Martha's life a little easier. The support and prayers from family, friends and the church have meant so much to us and are so appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 204-268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Rhonda we are saddend to hear that your Mom passed away, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may the Lord give you and your family strength, love during this time of sadness. Love Stan & Dianne - Posted by: Stan & Dianne Kruk (friend) on: Oct 21, 2013
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Our sincere sympathies and prayers are with you Norm and your family. We had gone to B.C. and just got home. God Bless you and your family, Ken & Sue - Posted by: Ken & Sue Friesen (Friends) on: Oct 16, 2013
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Norm, we are saddened by your loss. We pray God's comfort and that of the memories and friends near to you would be a great comfort to you during this time of loss. - Posted by: Andy and Marg Funk (Relative (friend)) on: Oct 12, 2013
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We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Your faith, family, and friends are there to draw on to get you thru this time of need. - Posted by: Grant & Monica (friends, co-worker, travelling buddies.) on: Oct 11, 2013
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Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mum; May wonderful memories help you through this time. - Posted by: Richard & Karen Wiebe () on: Oct 09, 2013
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Our deepest condolences to Mr. Norm Friesen and family on the loss of Martha. Martha was a tremendous neighbour with her smile-laugh and tremendous heart make her memorable to us. Although unable to attend. Our warmest thoughts of sympathy are with you now and in the coming days. In lieu of flowers a donation in Martha's memory will be made to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Norm & Brenda (neighbour) Marinus Place - Posted by: Norm and Brenda (Neighbour) on: Oct 09, 2013